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Offline Crapgame

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« on: October 22, 2001, 11:34:00 PM »
Fellas, been watching the constant threads where everyone seems to be beating each other up pretty well over this latest international fracas. Thought I'd introduce a new thread to siphon off some of those rants.

In short, what is your favorite post-war (1946-1972) jet and why? I don't want to see any great influx of jets in AH. I merely was reflecting fondly on my childhood the other day, about growing up so near a NAS and being able to watch dozens of jets fly low over the house each day in the landing pattern. The height of the Vietnam War so there was always plenty of activity.

With that background, is it any wonder my two favorites are the F8U Crusader and the A4 Skyhawk. I just love the looks of them and of course at that time, there were some pretty colorful Navy paint schemes and squadron colors. Also loved the Phantoms. Since they flew out of Lemoore, they were a little more rare but boy could you hear them coming a mile away.

So take a breath, take a break and let's see who likes what post war jets and why...
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Offline mrfish

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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2001, 11:36:00 PM »
f4 phantom and the f104 deathtrap.  ;)
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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2001, 11:39:00 PM »
I like several jets from more than one time period.

Korean war era- F86

Viet Nam era - the A4 (scooter)

Post Viet Nam  - F14 and F16

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Offline john9001

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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2001, 11:53:00 PM »
F-100 super saber
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Offline Tac

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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2001, 12:03:00 AM »
Mig17, now THAT was an awesome plane. It gave their opponents fits, especially the Phantoms. Very manouverable and fast, well armed.

Its downfall was no missiles. But hey, thats for rutabagas  :)
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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2001, 12:08:00 AM »
I love all the Century Series fighters a lot.  I don't want any of them to be jealous so I will pick a bomber.   :)

B-58.  Arguably the best looking jet ever, with performance to match the looks.  I don't think it carried a conventional weapon once during it's lifetime.
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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2001, 12:13:00 AM »
A-1 Skyraider.

I don't need no stinking jets!

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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2001, 12:41:00 AM »
Hawker hunter...
4 30s baby!
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2001, 01:04:00 AM »
SR-71  :)
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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2001, 01:17:00 AM »
F9F Panther

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'nuff said
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2001, 02:12:00 AM »
Mig-21, because there is so damn many of them.

For NATO I like the F-104 and Harrier.

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Offline Thud

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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2001, 04:36:00 AM »
like the handle says  :) F-105
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Offline Wmaker

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« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2001, 05:20:00 AM »
Aahh it's great to be back after almost 2 months without internet connection!         :)

My favourite post war jet is without a quoestion Mig-21 F or Bis, both are great. Both served in Finnish Air Force in the Rissala AFB from where I'm in reserve from so I'm biased      ;). The bare alumium looks so good on the F      :).

Great pick on the bomber Funked! That thing is awsome         :). One of my favourite jet bombers too. BTW I have a scanned version of the orginal Hustler manual I found from the net somewhere if you are interested. I also like the century series myself, Starfighter is my favourite there.

Since we are on the subject, check this out:
 www.thirdwire.com

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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2001, 05:47:00 AM »
no question , the overall winner in perf. and look is the Mirage III  :)

(I'm perhaps a bit biased  :D)
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« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2001, 07:15:00 AM »
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